Here’s What Colorado’s Doing at the Great American State Fair

It's over 1,600 miles from Denver to Washington D.C. where the Great American State Fair is taking place through the 4th of July to celebrate the nation's 250th.

What Colorado's 'Display' is Made Up of at the Great American State Fair

I had heard that at least 10 states weren't attending the Great American State Fair, and was curious if Colorado was one of them. We are not; Colorado is there in Washington for the occasion, and the ColoradoPolitics.com tracked down what Colorado is showcasing:

• A replica of the well-known "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" road sign.
• Living pine trees. Not sure why they didn't choose blue spruce trees, as they're our State Tree.
• A ski lift. "Ooh, look honey, we'll never ski Aspen, but we can sit like we're skiers."
• A "feature" inspired by Red Rocks. I can't imagine what that might be; maybe small replica of the amphitheatre?
• Items that Colorado will be placing the the America 250 Time Capsule, including postcards from all around Colorado.

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What Additional Things Could Colorado Have Brought?

• A replica of Denver International Airport- it's something to be proud of (visually.)
• Some Palisade peaches.
• Jars of Hatch Green Chilies.
• A copy of 'The Shining' novel.
• A few six packs of Colorado craft beers.
• Old mining equipment to represent the Pikes Peak Gold Rush.